Sunday, 27 July 2014

Another week...

...has passed! I can hardly believe that 4 weeks of the school summer holidays have gone already. They seem to be going so quickly this year. I am now off on annual leave myself too which is great. I was ready for my holidays as things have been so busy lately...it's good to slow down a little and to have some time with my family and friends. I am already really enjoying my time off and there have been some good things happening over the past few days...

...Miss M and I spent lots of time with lovely frends on Friday. My friend made Pimms and we sat out in the garden while the kids played in the paddling pool. I love these kind of summer afternoons. We made a cake to take along and picked a little posy of flowers from our garden too. The cake was a strawberry and almond cake called "Fantasy Cake" and the recipe can be found in Recipes From my Mother for my Daughter by Lisa Faulkner. I can highly recommend this book, it's fantastic, I have made lots of things from it all of which have been really nice. The cake was lovely with a drizzle of double cream...

...We have been at the beach again. The weather was perfect and we took a couple of Miss M's friends with us for the day. G brought the barbecue again and we had ice creams after, it was great. I just love to watch my girl at the beach, she adores pottering around, collecting treasures and paddling in the sea..

... I received some lovely happy mail this week. The gifts above were from my friend Hannapat of the gorgeous Cosmos & Cotton blog. Thank you so much Hannapat, I adore them...

...Miss M continues to really enjoy loom bands. She made me the sweet little charm bracelet above. I love it! I have been wearing it every day which has made my girl very happy...

...I have been a bit naughty and started a new crochet project. The colours are a bit different from my usual choice but I really like these colours together....sometimes it's good to work with colours you wouldn't usually isn't it? The yarn is Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino - it's expensive but it really is beautifully soft and so nice to use. I have almost finished sewing in the ends of the granny squares for the blanket I've been working on for ages. I worked out that there were 504 ends to sew in on the squares alone! Actually it has felt like twice that amount, I really can't make myself enjoy sewing in yarn ends. Anyway, I should have the blanket finished completely at some point this week..

I have to go and do some tidying now as we have more friends and their kids coming for something to eat late afternoon which we are all looking forward to.

Hope you have all had a great week? I will hopefully be back soon to show you my finished blanket :)

Your new crocheted square is lovely - very summery colours. I'm afraid I also can't bring myself to like sewing in ends. Since I'm finishing off several crochet projects this seems to be just about all I'm doing. But it means I can start something new. Well - actually - I've already started something new!

Looking forward to seeing the blanket in all its glory. I hate sewing in the ends too, I don't know anyone who does. Nice to go out of your comfort zone a little sometimes, I did the same with a blue cushion and I love it. Have a wonderful week with your family.

Your new crochet is very pretty indeed! I hate sewing ends in, so you have my full sympathy there! The cake looks and sounds delicious and just right for an afternoon in the garden with pimms!! I hope that you enjoy your time off work. xx

OH dear, sewing in ends! Sometimes whilst on a project I think that I should be sewing them in as I go, but always enjoying the crochet bit I don't want to take the time out for seeing to ends! I think your new colour choices are very refreshing and pretty Marianne, enjoy the project! That cake looks divine, and your gifts and little posie are so sweet - have a wonderful holiday lovely! xoJoy

Such a lovely summer filled post! I love the pretty loom band with added charms, it is adorable! Your new crochet looks gorgeous, and you are right is is good to try a real colour change sometimes. Wishing you a happy week, enjoying your summer days.Helen xox

What a nice week you've had. The square is so pretty, I love those little daisy squares. The charm bracelet is adorable! I don't think I realized you could get charms for them, I will have to look for them.

It's loom band a go-go here, I'm amazed by what they can create with tiny rubber bands! Your square is very pretty, and I find it far easier to weave in ends if you're chattering away with friends and drinking Pimms...;-) Cxxx

Your week sounds great!! I love those easy summer days too. The cake looks delicious, and I'll bet it was well received. How cute that your daughter made that pretty loom band for you, such a sweet gesture. Enjoy your holidays! Wendy x

Loving your photos lately and the composition. The cake and Pimms look soooo good! The navy blue of your crochet is lovely and how great to treat yourself to some Baby cashmerino - you're worth it :) Have a great break. x

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Hello! I'm Marianne and I live in Scotland with my husband G and our wee girl, Miss M. I love all things crafty - sewing, knitting, baking, cross stitch and crochet. I'm happiest when I have at least a few projects on the go! Thank you for visiting my blog.